Darjeeling Sikkim Tour

Your adventure begins in Kathmandu. In the evening, you hop on a big, comfortable deluxe bus that will take you all the way to Kakarvitta, which is near the border of Nepal and India. The bus ride takes all night, so you sleep on the bus while it drives. Along the way, you stop for dinner and stretch your legs. By the time the sun rises, you reach Kakarvitta. It’s early morning, and a new place is waiting to be explored.

Once you get off the bus, you take some time to freshen up and eat breakfast at a nearby hotel. Then you walk for about 30 minutes to the Indian border at a place called Panitanki. After crossing the border, you ride in a vehicle that takes you to the hill state of Sikkim. The road to Sikkim is full of trees, rivers, and cool mountain air. You stop for lunch on the way. When you reach Sikkim, you check in at the hotel, rest, and enjoy the quiet evening. It’s your first night in the hills and the weather feels fresh and clean.

After breakfast, you head out for a full day of sightseeing. The first stop is Chango Lake, a beautiful blue lake surrounded by snow. It feels like a picture from a storybook. Then you visit three more places: Tashi View Point where you can see big snowy mountains, Hanuman Tok which is a peaceful temple, and Ganesh Tok, another temple with lovely views. You return to the hotel in the evening. The air is cool and you might see stars in the sky. You have dinner and sleep peacefully.

In the morning, you eat breakfast and get ready to leave Sikkim. You now drive to Darjeeling, another beautiful hill town. After arriving, you check into the hotel and have lunch. Then you go on a half-day tour. You visit six interesting places.

• Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, where you can see snow leopards and red pandas.
• Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, where you learn about climbing mountains.
• Darjeeling Ropeway, where you ride high above the trees and see the whole valley.
• Tenzing and Gombu Rocks, where people practice mountain climbing.
• Chitray Tea Garden, where green tea plants grow in rows on hills.
• Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda, which are quiet places to think and enjoy nature.
• You return to the hotel for dinner and rest well after a busy day.

You wake up early to see the sunrise from Tiger Hill. The view is magical as the sun lights up the mountains, including Mount Kanchenjunga. Then you visit Ghoom Monastery, a peaceful place with prayer flags, and Batasia Loop, a garden with train tracks.

After breakfast, you have some free time to buy souvenirs—small gifts or things to remember the trip. You eat lunch, then drive to Pashupatinagar. If there’s time, you stop in Fikkal for a short visit.

In the evening, you board the bus back to Kathmandu. On the way, you eat dinner and sleep on the bus.